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Ningbo Huamao International School

China, Ningbo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 56,100 - 150,300
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 650
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Typical class size 7
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Ningbo Huamao International School (NBHIS) is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school was IB-accredited in 2012 and became NBHIS in 2015 after a new education license; it also hosts a North American Programme (NAP) for ages 15–18 and a Sino-Canadian Programme for pathways to Canadian universities. The campus is located on No. 2 Yinxian Avenue in Yinzhou District, Ningbo, and includes facilities such as an art gallery and a science museum. English is the medium of instruction; Mandarin/Chinese is taught as a subject. NBHIS is a Round Square member (since 2015) and emphasizes global citizenship through Round Square initiatives and diverse co-curricular activities. Weekly boarding is available for international and Chinese students. NBHIS provides college counselling and international university pathways.

No. 2, Middle Section of Yin County Avenue, Yinzhou District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, 315199

The Essentials

Ningbo Huamao International School has 650 pupils, typical class sizes of 7, instruction in English.

Location
NBHIS is located in Yinzhou District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. The campus address is No. 2, Yinxian Avenue (Middle Section). Ningbo is a coastal city with a developed transport network and an active international community. The school sits in a residential area of Yinzhou and is accessible via local roads and public transport.

Stages
NBHIS offers IB programmes across K1 through 12th grade, including Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The IB programmes are implemented from early years through to the end of high school, preparing students for university study.

Type
NBHIS is a co-educational international school. It offers weekly boarding on campus in addition to day schooling, with on-site dormitories for boarders.

Additional learning support
NBHIS provides Learning Support through a dedicated Learning Support Center, including English Language Center (EAL) services. Formal EAL instruction is available for Grades 1–6, with in-class and small-group support to assist learners with English proficiency and learning differences.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation.

School day structure
Exact start and end times are not publicly published.

Bus service
NBHIS does not publish a dedicated school bus service.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
NBHIS offers weekly boarding; students arrive Sunday evening and depart Friday afternoon. Junior boarders (PYP) live in age‑group dormitories in the international building, with Ayis supervising meals and bathing and providing after‑school and homework support. MYP/DP dormitories are Chinese‑style with bunk beds and small desks; rooms are arranged 4 or 2 per room depending on age and programme, and bathrooms are on every floor. Foreign CFL boarders have a separate weekend dormitory, and NBHIS maintains a dedicated building for foreign boarders; on‑campus dining options include the HMFLS cafeteria serving Chinese food and the Rainbow Café with western‑style light meals and snacks.

Food Options
On‑campus dining options for boarders include the HMFLS cafeteria serving Chinese food and the Rainbow Café offering western light meals and snacks; there is also a small snack store on campus.

Governance and Ownership
NBHIS is part of the Huamao Education Group, which operates four schools: Ningbo Huamao Foreign Language School, Ningbo Huamao International School, Quzhou Huamao Foreign Language School, and Longyou Huamao Foreign Language School. NBHIS was founded in 2015 and approved by the Ningbo Municipal Bureau of Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Ningbo Huamao International School ranges from RMB 56,100 to RMB 150,300 for 2026/27.

Application fee
- Application fee: RMB 13,200

Tuition fees (by programme / year group) — full year and per term
- Pre‑kindergarten (half day): RMB 56,100 per year — Term breakdown: Trimester 1 RMB 22,440; Trimester 2 RMB 16,830; Trimester 3 RMB 16,830.
- Kindergarten (whole day): RMB 86,500 per year — Term breakdown: Trimester 1 RMB 34,600; Trimester 2 RMB 25,950; Trimester 3 RMB 25,950.
- Elementary (primary): RMB 98,300 per year — Term breakdown: Trimester 1 RMB 39,320; Trimester 2 RMB 29,490; Trimester 3 RMB 29,490.
- Middle school (MYP): RMB 142,000 per year — Term breakdown: Trimester 1 RMB 56,800; Trimester 2 RMB 42,600; Trimester 3 RMB 42,600.
- High school (IB/DP): RMB 150,300 per year — Term breakdown: Trimester 1 RMB 60,120; Trimester 2 RMB 45,090; Trimester 3 RMB 45,090.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published tuition figures are shown on a three‑term (trimester) basis. Trimester periods are given as Trimester 1: September–December; Trimester 2: January–March; Trimester 3: April–June. Tuition is presented as a total annual amount with the term-by-term instalments listed above. Parents should expect fees to be billed per term/trimester according to that schedule.

Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Weekly boarding is offered (students return home on Friday and return Sunday evening). No explicit boarding fee schedule or per‑term boarding charge is published in the boarding information available.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- School lunch options and examples of costs are published in the fee schedule: for example, a five‑times‑per‑week lunch plan is listed as RMB 7,392 per year with term breakdowns shown.
- Extracurricular/activity fees are published with sample pricing: single activity per week and multi‑activity packages are listed (examples in the published schedule include RMB 3,850 per activity per year with term splits).
- Uniforms, textbooks, transport and other routine charges are not listed with fixed amounts in the publicly available fee summary; these items are referred to as additional costs but no definitive price list for uniforms or bus services is published in the materials found.

Refund information
- No school‑specific refund or fee‑return policy was published within the publicly accessible admissions and publications materials examined. General PRC/region practices for refunds of school fees exist in government and education regulation texts, but a defined NBHIS refund schedule (for example: percentages refundable by month/term) is not included in the materials located. Parents should note that no school‑level refund schedule was found in the public documents reviewed.

Fee payment options
- A specific list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, international credit card, Alipay, WeChat Pay) is not published in the fee schedule or admissions materials that are publicly available. The school publishes contact details for the Admissions Office for payment and billing enquiries.
Academics

Ningbo Huamao International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
NBHIS is an IB World School offering three IB programmes for Grades K1–12: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP), with the Career-related Programme (CP) as an alternative high school pathway, and a North American Programme (NAP) for ages 15–18. The PYP includes an Early Years Programme (2–6) and an IB-PYP programme (6–12) with inquiry-based, trans-disciplinary Units of Inquiry and the IB Learner Profile, delivered in bilingual English–Chinese environments with English as an additional language and learning support where needed. The MYP covers eight subject groups, emphasizes language development in English and Chinese, and integrates elements of the Chinese National Curriculum to support bilingual learning and cross-disciplinary connections. The DP requires six subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) plus the DP Core: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service; Pre-DP is offered in Grade 10 to prepare students for DP, and the Career-Related Programme (CP) adds Career-Related Studies with external CRS coursework. The North American Programme (NAP) provides a Canadian/Ontario-style pathway for 15–18 learners to access Canadian or U.S. universities via Columbia International College, while NBHIS also runs a Chinese as a Foreign Language CFL department to support language development in parallel with English and Mandarin.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
NBHIS promotes social and emotional learning through the Rainbow Action philosophy, which continues to develop students' public welfare activities, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills. The school's Round Square membership supports a holistic education that builds persistence, resilience, leadership and an international mindset focused on helping others. The NBHIS Student Support Services include a social and emotional counsellor who offers confidential individual or group counselling, preventative workshops, information sessions for parents, and liaison with families and staff. A Grade 9 university advising programme is complemented by counselors who provide student-centered guidance in English and Chinese, helping students reflect on their choices and develop wellbeing alongside academic planning. The Student Support Services work with families and staff to promote personal growth and wellbeing across the school community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
NBHIS does not publicly describe a dedicated SEN department or a formal SEN policy in its materials.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
NBHIS provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support delivered by specialist teachers for Grades 1–6. NBHIS emphasises accessibility for learners whose first language is not English in its environment description. The English program is taught by staff from China, America, Britain and Australia, reflecting a multilingual approach to language development. A Chinese Language Programme with HSK support complements English language learning, enabling balanced bilingual proficiency. The school states that its language programs aim to equip foreign students with the skills to engage with the world as global citizens.

Mental Wellbeing
Round Square membership supports a holistic approach to wellbeing, emphasizing resilience, leadership, and service through IDEALS. The Rainbow Action philosophy develops students' public welfare, organizational, and interpersonal skills, contributing to social-emotional development. NBHIS's Student Support Services include a social and emotional counsellor who offers confidential counselling, preventative workshops, information sessions for parents, and liaison with parents and staff. A comprehensive College Advising programme begins in Grade 9, guided by experienced counselors who support students in English and Chinese with subject choices and university admissions, reinforcing wellbeing through planning and preparation. Boarding staff provide on-site care and supervision, with dormitory staff and caregivers supporting students' daily wellbeing.

Safeguarding
NBHIS has a living Student Protection Policy that keeps students physically and mentally safe on campus; the policy is embedded in campus procedures to regulate atmosphere and behaviour. The policy outlines code of conduct, safeguarding responsibilities, and reporting procedures for concerns or incidents. Staff ensure safeguarding through recruitment processes, including pre-employment checks and background verification. The culture page references a Student Protection Policy integrated into NBHIS practices and campus environment. NBHIS also indicates pre-employment checks as part of safeguarding recruitment processes.
Parent Experience

History
NBHIS originated as the international department of Huamao Foreign Language School and was established as Ningbo Huamao International School in 2015 after licensing by the Ningbo education authorities. It became an International Baccalaureate World School in April 2012, and is the Zhejiang Province's only IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme to ages 2–11 and the Diploma Programme to ages 16–18. In 2015 NBHIS adopted its current name and joined the Round Square Conference of Schools, aligning with a holistic education built around IDEALS. The school is actively pursuing further accreditation, including the Middle Years Programme, and remains the only three-programme IB school in Zhejiang Province.

Community
NBHIS hosts an international community with staff and students from more than 30 countries, and English and Chinese are used across programmes, with language policies supporting first language maintenance and second language development. CCAs are offered in English and Chinese covering arts, sports, leadership and service, and are designed to extend learning beyond the classroom. Service is central to NBHIS's identity; students participate in local Ningbo service projects and global collaborations as part of the IB mission. Round Square activities and online collaborations connect NBHIS to a global network; events include UN Day fashion shows and climate-change projects, and parent briefings accompany RS activities to inform families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
NBHIS does not publish a formal Parent Teacher Association on its site; parent involvement is supported through a range of programs and events. Parents participate in events such as Parent Workshops (for example, a staff-led Academic Honesty session) and Open Days, including Early Years Open Day. The school provides parent-facing information sessions and university/career guidance events, including College Entrance programmes and university representative visits. Round Square-related parent briefings inform families about the RS program and its benefits. NBHIS also shares a variety of family-inclusive events, such as Water Fun Day and other school activities to engage families in community life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
NBHIS sits on a sizable campus that integrates IB learning with strong arts, science and sport facilities. The campus features an Art Museum, an International Art Education Museum, and a Science and Technology Museum, along with two gymnasia. A 25-meter heated swimming pool, an all-weather track, and a football oval support both competitive and recreational sport. An International Education Library is planned on campus (under construction), complementing three on-site libraries serving Kindergarten, Primary, and Middle/High School levels. On-site dining options include a Grade A catering center, Rainbow Bakery, and Rainbow Café, with outdoor spaces and gardens that support outdoor learning and recreation.

Sports Facilities
Two gymnasia form the core indoor sport spaces, complemented by a heated 25-meter swimming pool for training and events. The campus also features an all-weather track and a football oval for outdoor athletics. NBHIS students have access to courts, basketball and volleyball facilities, and outdoor spaces for various team sports and activities. The boarding facilities indicate emphasis on sports alongside library access, reflecting a campus designed for active participation in physical education and inter-school events.

Academic Facilities
NBHIS provides Kindergarten, Primary, and Middle/High School libraries with tiered offerings. The Kindergarten Library offers a dynamic reading space with dedicated activity zones; the Primary School Library supports research and learning beyond basic reading; and the Middle/High School Library serves IB DP and MYP students with access to over 5,000 physical books and subject study resources. Online resources include Reading A-Z for PYP and Literacy Planet for PYP, supporting information literacy and independent inquiry. The school also emphasizes research skills and ATL competencies across library spaces as part of its IB approach.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Arts Programme is a core feature, with NBHIS Art Programme spanning from Primary through Diploma and including painting, design, sculpture, ceramics, and cross-disciplinary projects; there is an annual Art Exhibition to showcase student work. The Music Programme offers pathways from Primary through Diploma, focusing on elements such as tempo, rhythm, notation, and music technology, with opportunities for composition and performance. The Art and Music curricula emphasize hands-on practice, performance, and the integration of technology and culture. The school supports exhibitions and showcases as part of its arts culture and student learning journey.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
NBHIS describes its co-curricular activities (CCAs) as a vital part of student life that extends learning beyond the classroom. CCAs are offered in both English and Chinese and cover a range of creative, athletic, leadership and other pursuits. The program is designed for students to explore their talents, develop new skills and achieve success beyond academics. In high school, participation also supports time-management, self-discipline and resilience as students balance study with activities.

Arts & Creative
NBHIS runs an Art Programme spanning from Primary Years to Diploma programmes. The PYP Art course provides hands-on experiences in painting, design, printmaking, sculpture and cross-disciplinary projects with science and language. Visual arts education includes art appreciation, production and critique, with an Annual Art Exhibition for Year 12. The Music Programme offers pathways from early years through middle and high school, emphasizing rhythm, melody, performance, composition and music technology, up to and including DP-level study.

Cultural & Language
CCAs are offered in both English and Chinese, including traditional cultural experiences and global pastimes. NBHIS is a Round Square member, which supports internationalism, democracy, environment, adventure, leadership and service integrated into school life. The Round Square network provides exchanges with over 150 schools in more than 50 countries and hosts collaborative online projects such as Language Labs and History Labs.

Social & Hobbies
Activities are a vital part of NBHIS life and include creative, athletic and service experiences. In high school, CCAs help students develop time-management and self-organization and teach commitment and perseverance. NBHIS offers these activities in a format that often runs parallel to academic schedules, with opportunities to engage on a Mon-Thu cadence that broadens student interests.

Community & Service
Service programmes are central to NBHIS and align with IB values, enabling students to contribute to campus, Ningbo and international communities. Activities include local service within Ningbo and global projects linked to partner organizations outside China. The service ethos emphasizes compassionate action and active citizenship as part of the IB mission.

Leadership & Professional
NBHIS participates in Round Square, which fosters leadership, internationalism and service as core school-life pillars (IDEALS). The North American Programme (NAP) also includes leadership camps and other experiential activities designed to build confidence, problem-solving and global citizenship. The NBHIS leadership team is publicly listed, reflecting a structured approach to school-wide leadership and coordination.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
NBHIS includes planned Outdoor Education to provide age-appropriate experiences across the 3–11 curriculum and.Student camps travel across China to combine cultural, physical and service learning. The campus facilities include substantial spaces such as an Art Museum, a Science and Technology Museum and two gymnasia, supporting both physical activity and wellness. These elements together aim to promote physical and mental health as part of a holistic education.
Languages

Language Provision
NBHIS provides a Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) program for foreign students, established in 2002. The CFL curriculum covers Chinese listening, reading and writing literacy, oral Chinese, Chinese culture, HSK preparation, and English, using textbooks published by Beijing Language University Press. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided to balance language development. NBHIS also supports pathways to North American universities through Sino-Canadian and Sino-American programmes.

Bilingual Teaching
NBHIS offers bilingual teaching in the Early Years Programme. Classes are co-taught by foreign and Chinese teachers in a genuine bilingual learning environment. The Early Years Programme serves 2-5 year olds and is part of the IB Primary Years Programme. The bilingual approach supports switching between languages and concepts, with teaching that integrates Chinese culture alongside awareness of English-speaking contexts.
Reputation

Accreditations
NBHIS is an IB World School, authorized to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 2–11 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16–18. It has been an IB World School since April 2012, and NBHIS is described as the only school in Zhejiang Province accredited to teach the PYP. The school is also listed as having DP accreditation. NBHIS gained its IB status prior to adopting the NBHIS name in 2015. NBHIS joined the Round Square network in 2015, which supports a holistic, international approach to student development. NBHIS is also part of Huamao Education, receiving a new license from Ningbo's education authorities in 2015. The school acknowledges ongoing aspirations to join additional associations, including ACMIBS and CIS.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial inquiry and information gathering. Parents express interest in NBHIS by contacting the Admissions Office to start the conversation and receive guidance on next steps. This initial contact also provides the opportunity to ask about current fee schedules, timelines, and any immediate requirements for applications.

2. Schedule a visit and learn about college pathways. To set up a visit, families should coordinate with the Admissions Office so a suitable time can be arranged. Visiting NBHIS gives you a chance to tour the campus and speak with staff about how NBHIS supports college destinations, including information about NBHIS' college counselling and university representation programs. During this stage you will also receive information about how NBHIS guides students in selecting IB subjects in relation to post-secondary goals. For reference, NBHIS invites inquiries about the student's college selection process as part of the visit.

3. Submit the application via NBHIS admissions staff. The whole application and enrollment process is handled by NBHIS admissions staff, with Lily Li identified as the head of the admissions team on the NBHIS site. Families are directed to work with this team for submission guidelines, timelines, and any requested supporting materials. A link to the head of the admissions team (Lily Li) is provided on the NBHIS site.

4. Application review, decision, and enrollment coordination. The NBHIS admissions staff reviews submitted applications and communicates decisions to families. If an offer is extended, the same admissions team coordinates the enrollment steps and onboarding process for the new student. The process, including enrollment, is managed by the NBHIS admissions staff, under the leadership of the admissions head.

Scholarships
NBHIS has historically offered scholarship opportunities, with scholarship forms and application materials published on the NBHIS site in the 2017–18 and 2018–19 cycles. The Scholarship Application pages indicate that families could download scholarship forms for those years, suggesting an established scholarship pathway at that time. Current publicly posted details (such as eligibility criteria, award amounts, and application windows) are not available on NBHIS's public pages, so families should contact the Admissions Office for the latest information and instructions if pursuing a scholarship. Relevant historical materials include Scholarship Form 2017-18 and Scholarship Form 2018-19.

Waitlist
NBHIS does not publish a waitlist or pool policy on public pages.
School Events
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